Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) (BHT) - Southside Medical Center FT - Petersburg, VA

Bon Secours 

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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. 

Behavioral Health Specialist - Southside Medical Center 

Candidates accepting a full time offer of employment may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500! Rules & restrictions apply, ask your recruiter for details. Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

Job Summary: 

The Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct patient care under the supervision of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH). 

Essential Functions: 

• Ensures quality patient care, provides vital sign measurement, maintains patient hygiene, assists with mobility, and supports unit-based specialty duties.  

• Acts as liaison between the patient and nurse to report changes and share pertinent information.  

• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.  

• Completes patient rounding, 15-minute patient checks, and patient safety companion services as assigned.  

• Collects patient data and completes patient screenings as applicable.  

• Participates in continued education and in-service training.  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Education: 

• High School Diploma/GED (required)  

• Bachelor’s Degree, related field (preferred) 

Licensing & Certifications: 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Health Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)  

• State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) (preferred)  

• Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) (preferred) 

• Registered Social Work Assistant (SWA) (preferred) 

• Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) (preferred) 

• Counselor in Training (preferred) 

• Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS- BCP) (preferred) 

• American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) (preferred) 

Experience: 

• 1 year of experience in a mental health or health care setting (preferred) 

Range: 

Minimum: $18.11

Maximum: $27.17